Neonatal Surgical Mortality in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Neonatal surgical conditions contribute significantly to under-five mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, comprehensive data on neonatal surgical mortality (NSM) and its determinants in East Africa remain scarce. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled mortality rate among neonates with surgical conditions and identify key predictors of mortality in the region.

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Article · Jan 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This systematic review examines mortality rates and risk factors for neonatal surgical conditions across East Africa. The study synthesizes available data to quantify surgical mortality in newborns and identifies key predictors affecting outcomes in resource-limited settings.

- Neonatal surgical conditions are a major contributor to under-five mortality in East Africa. - Comprehensive data on neonatal surgical mortality rates and risk factors in the region are limited. - This meta-analysis provides pooled mortality estimates for neonates requiring surgery in East Africa. - Identifying mortality predictors can guide targeted interventions to reduce neonatal surgical deaths in LMICs.

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